DESIGN

 

For this challenging shipbuilding project, Advanced Multihull Designs and Bazan (Izar) optimized the hull form in model testing conducted at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. In order to achieve the ultra high operating speeds required by Buquebus, the ferry operator, Luciano Federico L’s hull was refined to accommodate very large diameter waterjets. To verify the initial model testing performance, a larger model of the final hull form was then built and tested at the El Pardo Towing Tank in Spain. Detailed CAD design of the vessel was then completed.

 

Luciano Federico L is powered by a pair of ABB Stal GT35 gas turbines, each developing 16.1MW of power at 3,250rpm. The ABB GT35 turbines offer a number of advantages over an aero derivative gas turbine including longer intervals between overhauls. The turbines drive KaMeWa 112 SII steerable waterjets through a flexible coupling and Renk AUS 135 reduction gearbox.

 

The electrical and control systems are based on elements from ABB’s Advant system.

 

A Maritime Dynamics Inc (Vosper Thornycroft) ride control system consisting of active aft trim tabs was specifically designed for the Luciano Federico L.

 

At the time of delivery Luciano Federico L was one of the most expensive fast ferries ever built.